Discover the best ultimate tacos recipe! Simple steps, fresh ingredients, and bold flavors make these tacos a must-try for any occasion. Moreover this recipe include techniques to help you create restaurant-quality tacos in your own kitchen. With endless options for fillings and toppings, you can customize them to suit your taste. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these mouthwatering tacos that are as fun to make as they are to eat!
Preparation time ⏰:
Total Time: 25 minutes
Number of Portions 🍽:
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast or thighs (boneless and skinless, cut into small cubes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 chopped red onion
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional, for topping)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 350 kcal
Protein: 28g
Fat: 16g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Note: These values are approximate and may vary depending on portion sizes and specific brands of ingredients used.
Instructions:
Prepare the Chicken for Tacos:
- Firstly in a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground coriander, salt, and pepper.
- Then incorporate the chicken cubes to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the marinade and then let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 30 minutes) to absorb the flavors.
Cook the Chicken:
- Before moving on heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken and cook for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and lightly browned.
Warm the Tacos Tortillas:
- While the chicken cooks, warm the tortillas. You can heat them on a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave them for 20-30 seconds.
Serve the Tacos:
- Finally assembly tacos. Put the chicken on warm tortillas and sprinkle a little of red onion and cilantro on top of each one. Before eating you can squeze a lime juice on tacos for an additional flavour.
Serving Tip 💡:
An ultimate taco flavor can be elevated by a variety of fresh toppings. Consider offering salsa, diced tomatoes, lettuce, onions, avocado or guacamole, jalapeños, cilantro, and shredded cheese. The mix of textures and flavors will make each bite more exciting.
